So in my travels, I ran across someone selling the exact car I had as my first new car. With the exception of a little exterior trim, the car is, well, exact. The car is, on a 1 to 10 scale, a solid 8.5...maybe higher since it's 25 years old (humbling moment). So this would be like a once in a lifetime shot. I have seen 1 or 2 over the years, but they've pretty much been beaters. This one's pretty close to as good as it gets.
So now I'm faced with the question...do I snag it...or let it go? I can swing the purchase...but I'd be pushing it.
I won't give it up till I've pased on it. There's enough aftermarket for fun. Dilema...
Ever want your first car back?
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HotRodWagon
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...always in focus...
...costra nostra tobasco
...costra nostra tobasco
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BagginWagon
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- Car: 00 Black Wagon SE
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Well, what was it?
I'd like to own a absolutely mint, full loaded, 88 Turbo Coupe again.
My brother hit "black ice" and totalled it. I was devastated.
I'd like to own a absolutely mint, full loaded, 88 Turbo Coupe again.
My brother hit "black ice" and totalled it. I was devastated.
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number_twelve
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- Location: Knoxville, IA
For me, you'd be referring to my 1987 Nissan Pulsar. It burned as much oil as it did gas. However, I would like to get my hands on the next two cars I owned, a 1988 MR2, then a 1992 MR2. I never thought I'd love those cars as much, or as long as I have. The '88 was like driving a go-kart on the streets. Is it bad, I actually still have dreams about driving them. Look what you've done, now I'm all nostalgic!
2000 LX 5 speed. Cone filter, FX-1 Pro, KW suspension, SVT rsb, 16" BFG g-Force Sports, SVT grille, painted side moldings, debadged.
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HotRodWagon
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Now I can't let the cat out the bag. If I move on it, it will be by the weekend. I'm not sure if anyone would like it or not, but I ragged the shit out of the one I had and could't kill it. Since it stayed stock, except for struts and tires, it was an excellent slow car to drive fast.
...always in focus...
...costra nostra tobasco
...costra nostra tobasco
do it... you'll regret it if you don't
My first car was kinda boring. It was a 86 Buick Century with a 2.5L 4 and a 3 speed auto
My first car was kinda boring. It was a 86 Buick Century with a 2.5L 4 and a 3 speed auto
00' Kona
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ch435
- Boom. Oh shit...
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Not me. It was a 77 Dodge colt, with an am radio with one speaker, ripped up vinyl seats, 4 spd 1.6 ltr, No AC, No PS, No power anything actually. Metallic Brown. A real chick magnet!
Let's go boating.
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Steve@Tasca
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I can think of a number of cars I wish I could get back, some day I'll buy another muscle car but it'll be a while.
Heck, I had Nils run the VIN from my last car (1969 Skylark) to see if it was still around but it's either moved out of state or been totaled as it's not registered in Minnesota anymore.
Heck, I had Nils run the VIN from my last car (1969 Skylark) to see if it was still around but it's either moved out of state or been totaled as it's not registered in Minnesota anymore.
Tasca Auto Group- Employee pricing on all parts.
http://www.tascaparts.com/partlocator/i ... eid=213668
1-800-598-1484 or spowell@tasca.com
http://www.tascaparts.com/partlocator/i ... eid=213668
1-800-598-1484 or spowell@tasca.com
i'd luv to get my old 82 corolla back.... lightweight rwd fun!!! i'd luv to get one and swap a 4a-ge or a 3s-gte into it...... i miss that car..... found one, but duuude didnt wanna sell it.... pretty damn mint....
well get it, and be done wit it!!!!!
well get it, and be done wit it!!!!!
2004 EAP Comp. Orange Focus SVT - LOUD AZZ SVT exhaust!!!!
146.64whp/129.47tq
146.64whp/129.47tq
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o2designs
- Making skinny jeans look baggy since 2009
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Ah, I sold my first car so I could get Chromie.
Although it was a nice car, and I do miss it. But I'd rather have Chromie...
It was a 94 Eagle Talon ESi.
Although it was a nice car, and I do miss it. But I'd rather have Chromie...
It was a 94 Eagle Talon ESi.
Pants too tight, wheels so bright!
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focinite
- Master of Phonemic orthography
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i miss my first truck, a 87 c-10 burban. spindles and springs(3inches) dropped the front, and shackles and springs and a c notch dropped the rear. it was a camper special, rubber floor mats,two bench seats and it was a south dakota truck to boot!! 
trust me it was the alto-mut shaggin waggin!!!!!
trust me it was the alto-mut shaggin waggin!!!!! 
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soul_hammer
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id like to have mine back 
mine was in need of paint but the drive train was sweet. my parents sold it when i went to the army.
PS that one isnt mine but is the exact same thing. i ditched the spoked rims for some keystone classics 8 inches wide up front and 10 in the rear. damn i miss that car i will have another one but the trans am this time.
mine was in need of paint but the drive train was sweet. my parents sold it when i went to the army.
PS that one isnt mine but is the exact same thing. i ditched the spoked rims for some keystone classics 8 inches wide up front and 10 in the rear. damn i miss that car i will have another one but the trans am this time.
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oldoutboardjim
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I'm showing my age. My 1st car was a 1960 Chevy Impala 2 door hardtop with a factory 348 & 4 speed. 
What a tank compared to the SVTF!
What a tank compared to the SVTF!"Old Guy's" SVT:
2004 CD Silver 3-door w/blue interior (one of 244 in that color scheme in 2004)
Build #879 of 1,978
Mods: JRSC+BBK; C-F-M Rear Engine Mount; FSWERKS Stealth Exhaust
2004 CD Silver 3-door w/blue interior (one of 244 in that color scheme in 2004)
Build #879 of 1,978
Mods: JRSC+BBK; C-F-M Rear Engine Mount; FSWERKS Stealth Exhaust
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soul_hammer
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oldoutboardjim wrote:I'm showing my age. My 1st car was a 1960 Chevy Impala 2 door hardtop with a factory 348 & 4 speed.
yeah but it was a sweet tank
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Deagle50ae
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soul_hammer wrote:id like to have mine back
mine was in need of paint but the drive train was sweet. my parents sold it when i went to the army.
PS that one isnt mine but is the exact same thing. i ditched the spoked rims for some keystone classics 8 inches wide up front and 10 in the rear. damn i miss that car i will have another one but the trans am this time.
did somebody say Keystone Classics?
I've got a set on my '76 Nova. lol This is the car I want back
and this one... o god I miss this one. I still dream about the drives in it. fuckin FUNNN car.
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I wear my sunglasses at night.